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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,047.72, 517,566.48 and 205,292.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,047.72, 517,566.48 and 205,292.60 is: 283,304.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,047.72 : 517,566.48 = 205,292.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,047.72/517,566.48 = 205,292.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,047.72x = 517,566.48 × 205,292.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,047.72x = 106,252,568,352.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,252,568,352.05/375,047.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,304.13

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